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Family Support Worker
1-year Maternity Cover
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
South West Care Team - Swindon and Wiltshire areas
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on Swindon and Wiltshire area.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Closing date: 11 November 2025
Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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At Gordon Moody, we help people reclaim their lives from gambling-related harm. For over 50 years, we’ve been the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing safe, effective, and compassionate support for those affected by gambling-related harm.
Through a combination of residential treatment, retreat programmes, and online support, we empower people to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and rediscover hope. Our work changes lives every day — and now, we’re looking for an inspiring Clinical Director to join us.
The Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Clinical Director to join our Executive Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).
This is a unique opportunity to lead our nationwide clinical services, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with CQC requirements, and driving excellence across our treatment programmes.
As Clinical Director, you’ll provide both strategic direction and hands-on clinical leadership — guiding multidisciplinary teams that include therapists, psychologists, and lived experience practitioners. You’ll ensure that our services remain innovative, compassionate, and effective for everyone who needs them.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across all clinical services, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care.
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Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance, maintaining CQC compliance and continuous improvement.
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Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatment and recovery models.
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Champion staff development, wellbeing, and reflective practice across all clinical teams.
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Foster strong partnerships with commissioners, NHS Gambling Harms Clinics, GPs, and academic partners.
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Use data and outcomes to demonstrate clinical impact and inform future strategy.
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Contribute to organisational growth, innovation, and sector leadership.
 
About You
You’ll be a credible and compassionate leader with a background in psychological therapies and experience managing complex clinical services. You’ll bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of evidence-based practice.
Essential:
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Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited) or equivalent post-graduate qualification in a mental health profession.
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Professional registration (e.g. HCPC).
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Substantial experience in specialist psychological assessment, treatment, and supervision.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
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Skilled in CBT and related therapeutic approaches.
 
Desirable:
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Experience in addiction or gambling-related harm services.
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Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in addictions.
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Understanding of mental health legislation and clinical governance frameworks.
 
Why Work With Us?
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Hybrid working model (3 days per week on-site).
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Work within a supportive, values-driven team making a tangible difference.
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Be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of gambling harm treatment in the UK.
 
About the Role
Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for JPF’s youth-focused social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), creating marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation, and our community development. You will need to champion young people, ensure that we are amplifying young people’s voices and providing them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that enable them to achieve great things. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our impact as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop your range of project management, design, social media and communication skills in a dynamic team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.
About You
We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach. An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change. We will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role. If you are passionate advocate for young people, a strong communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!
About Your Responsibilities
The Communications Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Communications Team across three areas, as well as supporting a number of other initiatives across the Foundation.
The primary duties are:
Digital Communications and Marketing
• Newsletter Creation: Develop newsletters for young people, collaborating with the Grants Team and our partners to curate engaging and relevant content.
• Promotional Materials: Oversee the design and production of leaflets and brochures aimed at young audiences.
• Website Maintenance: Regularly update the JPF website with blogs, case studies and other content to highlight opportunities and programmes like the Individual Grant for Volunteering or success stories of Achievement Award winners.
• Storytelling: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer and Events Team to source and share positive news stories of Achievement Award winners in press releases and across our digital channels.
• Press and Outreach: Assisting in drafting press releases and executing outreach campaigns to promote JPF’s work to key networks and to the broader public.
• Event Promotion: Work in partnership with the Events Team to promote attendance at our Achievement Award events through our website and social media platforms.
• Youth Consultation Panel (YCP) Collaboration: Collaborate with JPF's Youth Consultation Panel to create educational and professional development content for the Jack Petchey Alumni Network.
Programme Launches: Work with colleagues across JPF to launch and promote new programmes, grant opportunities and recruitment across our digital channels.
• Competitions and Opportunities: Enhance JPF's youth engagement through creative competitions and development opportunities that celebrate young people’s achievements.
Content Creation
• Daily Duties: Handle day-to-day scheduling, monitoring and interactions across our youthfocused social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok) to maintain audience engagement.
• Campaign Development: Lead the creation of social media campaigns celebrating young people’s achievements and promoting opportunities for young people and grantees to get involved with JPF.
• Content creation: Develop engaging content for social media channels, including sourcing images, creating/editing videos and designing graphics in line with JPF’s branding.
• Video Content: Work with staff and our Youth Consultation Panel to produce more film content for our social media channels.
• Social Media Takeovers: Host social media takeovers with our Youth Consultation Panel to amplify their voices and views.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyse the performance of our social media channels, benchmarking activities against past metrics and producing regular reports for the Communications and Engagement Manager.
• Annual Plan: Contribute to JPF’s annual communications strategy, including devising social media plans, providing recommendations to enhance audience engagement and expand reach.
• Trend monitoring: Stay updated on news and trending topics related to young people and JPF, proactively responding to highlight our opportunities and work.
Community Development
• Youth consultation Panel (YCP): Work with the JPF team to engage with and support our Youth Consultation Panel to share their opinions and help inform the work of the Foundation.
• Alumni Network: Support the development of the Jack Petchey Alumni Network, a community of past JPF programme graduates, expanding its uptake and planning future events.
• Youth Survey Development: Support the creation, distribution and analysis of JPF’s annual youth surveys.
• Partner Collaboration: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer to manage our partners to promote their programmes and opportunities to young people.
• Identifying Stakeholders: Collaborate with colleagues on developing JPF’s Patrons and Ambassador’s plan with a focus on young people from the charity’s past as well as social media influencers.
Other Responsibilities
• Event Representation: Attend key events to capture content and represent JPF as a spokesperson when needed.
• Event Support: Assist in organising and facilitating events and conferences as required.
These duties represent the typical responsibilities associated with this position. However, flexibility is essential and all employees may occasionally be required to undertake additional tasks as directed by JPF.
The postholder will work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of JPF, in particular Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Publicity Consent policies.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.



                    Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: This is an onsite role, located within the London Borough of Hounslow, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Salary: £28,857.12 (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location)
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (until March 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours
Are you passionate about supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Refuge Worker to join our team, providing vital support in a safe and secure environment for those in crisis. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals when they need it most.
As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for delivering practical and emotional support to residents, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while they rebuild their lives. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, supporting access to benefits and housing, liaising with external agencies, and maintaining accurate case records. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, resilient, and highly organised, with experience of working in a support or advocacy role, ideally within the domestic abuse or safeguarding sector.
This is a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact every day. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to be part of a cause that truly matters.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 17 November 2025
Iterview Dates: 27 and 28 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: This is an onsite role, located within the London Borough of Hounslow, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Salary: £28,857.12 (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Are you passionate about supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Refuge Worker to join our team, providing vital support in a safe and secure environment for those in crisis. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals when they need it most.
As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for delivering practical and emotional support to residents, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while they rebuild their lives. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, supporting access to benefits and housing, liaising with external agencies, and maintaining accurate case records. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, resilient, and highly organised, with experience of working in a support or advocacy role, ideally within the domestic abuse or safeguarding sector.
This is a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact every day. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to be part of a cause that truly matters.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 19 November 2025
Iterview Dates: 2 and 3 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Finance Assistant
Contract Type: Employed, fixed-term contract, up to 12 months or return of the role holder
Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Place of work: Blended between Blue Smile office CB1 and home working
Salary: £25,000 FTE (£10,000 pro rata)
Start: January 2026
About Us
Blue Smile's mission is to improve the mental wellbeing and prospects of Cambridgeshire children through arts-based therapies. The charity has over 70 clinical roles, working in teams and as individuals in schools in Cambridgeshire, giving vital therapy to children. Blue Smile’s office team supply essential management and administrative support to this clinical work.
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our friendly office team to support the charity in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of financial and administrative processes in the charity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including bank reconciliations, invoicing, expense processing; ensuring the accounts software is accurate and current.
Blue Smile can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. We offer a supportive working environment including flexible working and a focus on the professional development of all our staff. As a mental health charity, we focus on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance.
Safeguarding is central to all Blue Smile activities, and we recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. We have a duty of care when they are in our charge, and we will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th November 2025 at midday
Interviews to be held on: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November at Blue Smile’s office in Cambridge.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.
Social Prescribing Link Worker
We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you!
Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker
Location: Birmingham based in GP Surgeries
Hours: Full time 37hrs and part time post 22.5hrs p/w over 3 days ) flexible working available
Contract: 2 post available - 1 x FTE (job share may be considered) & 1 x Part Time
Salary: £27,619 per annum pro rata for part-time
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 9th November 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th November 2025
The Role
Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.
Responsibilities include:
- Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN’s Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN.
 - Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
 - Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person’s priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
 - Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and “assets” through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
 - Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP’s and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing
 - Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams.
 
About You
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards.
You will have:
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
 - Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work)
 - Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities
 - Experience of delivering one to one support
 - Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
 - Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality
 - Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
 - Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation
 - Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports
 - Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration
 - An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
 
About the Organisation
A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.
You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team and play a vital role in shaping how we tell our story, engage with the people we support, and raise awareness of the challenges and discrimination faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate, and creative Communications Officer to lead on our external and internal communications.
You will help strengthen our voice and build trust with our community, partners, and the wider public by telling our stories.
In this role, you’ll manage our social media channels, creating content and developing campaigns. You'll oversee our website and digital presence. You will work with the staff team and community members to produce accessible resources. You will support events that bring communities and stakeholders together.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity environment and wants to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the charity’s communications strategy, with the key aims of being professional and approachable. This will include social media, newsletters, website content, and printed materials.
 - Work with clients and staff to gather evidence to share with key stakeholders, including case studies.
 - Develop culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive communications that reflect the values and experiences of Gypsy and Traveller communities.
 - Work with the team to raise awareness of issues affecting our community through campaigns, events, and partnerships.
 - Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, partner organisations, and stakeholders.
 - Support the planning and promotion of events, both online and in-person.
 - Monitor and evaluate engagement across platforms, using insights to refine and improve communications activity.
 - Ensure the charity’s messaging is consistent and empowering across all channels.
 - Respond with empathy and professionalism when engaging with members of the community, signposting to appropriate services where needed.
 
About You
We know that skills and experience come in many forms. We value lived experience as highly as professional expertise.
Essential skills and experience:
- Good written and verbal communication skills. The ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
 - Experience managing social media platforms (especially Facebook and Instagram).
 - Ability to create compelling content, including graphics, stories, and campaigns.
 - Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
 - A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
 - Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to learn about Gypsy and Traveller communities.
 
Desirable:
- Experience working in a charity, community, or campaigning environment.
 - Knowledge of WordPress or similar website content management systems.
 - Experience using design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
 - Lived experience of Gypsy or Traveller heritage. or experience working with these communities.
 
Why Join Us?
- Work with a small, supportive, and passionate team making a real difference.
 - Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.
 - The chance to shape how we communicate and connect with our community.
 - 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
 
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any adjustments to apply or take part in the selection process, please let us know.
We particularly welcome applications from members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: This is an on-site role, located within the London Borough of Hillingdon, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hounslow. 
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, inclusive of London weighting allowance if applicable
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
The post holder will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 10 November 2025
Interview Dates: 18 and 19 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting families and making a lasting impact in your community? The Family Linx Service is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Support Practitioner (Project Worker 2) to join our team at Priory Family Centre in Barnsley.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Family Linx Service has been co-produced with parents, carers, and autistic children and young people. Now in its seventh year, the service provides vital support to families with autistic children aged up to 12—both before and after diagnosis.
At Priory Family Centre, we work in partnership with families to build on their strengths, helping them achieve their goals through whole-family support, confidence-building, and developing coping strategies and resilience. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of families with autistic children.
Role Details
- Hours: 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (days negotiable)
 - Location: Priory Family Centre, Barnsley
 
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Work collaboratively with families and professionals
 
- Contribute to the ongoing development of a well-established service
 
- Deliver both group and one-to-one support tailored to family needs
 
- Recruit, support and develop a network of lived experience Peer
 
- Supporters and Volunteers, including supporting the delivery of a Peer
 - Support Group.
 
- Deliver training to organisations and communities to support the
 
- aims of the service
 
We're seeking someone who is:
- Committed, enthusiastic, and motivated
 
- Creative, adaptable, and empathetic in their approach
 
- Experienced in group facilitation and one-to-one family support
 
- Knowledgeable about autism and experienced in working with autistic children and their families
 
- Experienced and knowledgeable in safeguarding and applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
 
- Experienced in supervising others (this can include volunteers)
 
Please note: A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance are essential for this role.
Cygnet Programme and Teen Life trained facilitators are desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 January 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 January 2027.
When applying, please refer to the Person Specification, Job Description, and any Additional Information provided. Tailor your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role and the service's aims.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Sessional Youth Worker (Oasis Community Hub Hadley)
Hours: Flexible
Contract: Sessional
Hourly Rate: £13.98 per hour
Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a variety of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community.
Oasis Community Hub Hadley is looking to recruit a Sessional Youth Worker to join the Oasis Youth & Community Team.
Our team offer a wide variety of Youth Work activities that promote the development of young people, including open access youth club sessions, holiday clubs, mentoring, sports activities as well as targeted support. Training will be given.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a team be responsible for supporting on activities for young people within a number of sites in which we operate, including Oasis Academy Enfield, Oasis Academy Hadley, Ponders End Youth Centre and Bell Lane Youth Centre as arranged.
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people accessing our projects.
- Leading on activities that support the holistic development of young people.
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Are committed and passionate about working with young people.
· Have enthusiasm and work positively and inclusively with others.
· Enjoy working within a team setting.
· Are available to work evenings and unsociable hours.
· We are particularly interested in individuals will skills or interests that they can bring to their work with young people, leading projects or activities where relevant.
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role.If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
This is a rolling vacancy and if successful you will be invited in for an interview.
As this is a sessional position, we are unable to guarantee working hours.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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At Rights & Security International, we are seeking a part-time Racial Justice Officer to support the growth of our racial justice work in the UK. We are a London-based international human rights organisation that works to end racism, Islamophobia and other abuses when governments act in the name of ‘security’ or ‘counter-terrorism’.
For the past decade, we have been investigating the UK’s ‘Prevent’ counter-extremism programme, including how it impacts minoritised children in schools, British Muslims and neurodivergent people.
We are looking for someone with a broad skill set ranging from research and analysis to outreach and networking. You will help us build or join advocacy networks among national and local UK groups, support our litigation and freedom-of-information requests on Prevent, and investigate possible harms.
You may also contribute to our other projects, such as our work on migrants’ rights.
The initial contract will be for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.
This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who has:
· An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field – one that involves research and analysis.
· Experience in building networks to promote racial justice. Those networks could be at the community level or the national level.
· A solid understanding of concepts related to equality, particularly racial and gender justice.
· Demonstrated experience in using a variety of research methodologies.
· Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
· A strong sense of motivation and an ability to work independently (with supervision).
· Effective time management skills.
· A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
· Support RSI’s research, advocacy and litigation on Prevent, particularly the programme’s equality impacts.
· Build and strengthen RSI’s relationships with other groups in the UK that address Prevent or racial justice issues. Support RSI in building similar relationships in Ireland.
· Review draft UK legislation to find any potential racial justice consequences, and develop ideas for better approaches.
· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours.
Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
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Brighton and Hove Speak Out is an innovative advocacy charity. We support people with learning disabilities to have a voice and choice and control over their lives by providing a range of advocacy services and community projects.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit an advocate for adults and young people (17+) with learning disabilities, who will:
- Deliver 1-1 advocacy casework on a broad range of issues that enables people with learning disabilities to express their views and wishes, understand their rights and options, communicate with professionals and address issues they face.
 - Coordinate Speak Out’s Drop-in advocacy service, providing time limited 1-1 advocacy within drop-in sessions.
 - Develop peer advocacy at drop-in sessions.
 
About you
The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be able to manage a complex workload and work independently within a framework of supervision. Experience of advocacy or work with vulnerable clients is essential. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and knowledge of learning disability services is an advantage. A full induction and training will be provided as well as ongoing peer mentoring and support. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to hold the national qualification in independent advocacy, however this can be undertaken once in post.
If you are eager to make a positive difference in your next role this is a superb opportunity to join a charity making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
For more information about Speak Out and the services we offer please visit our website.
Professional Development
You will have plenty of opportunities to develop in your role, through ongoing training, support and supervision.
Benefits:
· Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
· Holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays
· Flexible hybrid working
· 3% employer pension contribution
· Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support package)
· Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development
· A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact
Equality and Diversity
Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role.
How to Apply
An application pack and more information about Speak Out can be found on our website:
All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: Monday 10th November, 12.00 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 19th November
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within London (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you, and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
Location: This is a homeworking role. You will be required to regularly travel across London to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington, and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrable experience in relationship and community fundraising, or the ability to show transferable skills from a similar role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
- Proven experience in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
- Experience delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Ability to analyse data and insights to inform decisions and improve performance.
- Proven track record of achieving both financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently, with flexibility to travel across a wide geographic area
What you’ll focus on:
- Communicating with confidence, warmth, and clarity with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Using digital tools to manage projects, track progress, and share impact.
- Collaborating with colleagues across teams, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.
- Using evidence and feedback to shape effective decisions.
- Staying organised and detail-focused, ensuring every project runs smoothly and delivers great results.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Salary: £24,938 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until April 2026
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Norwich
Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 at 11.30 pm
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with office administration and customer service experience to join us as an Administrator and provide the support we need to help us deliver an effective local service. This is an exciting opportunity and you will play a key part in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
You will provide administrative support functions and have responsibility for designing and developing office systems and processes, data input, extraction and analysis and finance administration. You will be a first point of contact for in-person and telephone callers to the service which involves taking client details, providing information and working with advisers to direct enquiries to the right people. Helping the front line team with case administration, assisting the Hub management with ad-hoc projects and making sure that our office equipment is properly maintained – these are all aspects of this interesting, varied and vital role.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
With proven office administration and customer service experience, you will be a confident user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Someone with a passion for social justice, who thrives in a fast paced and busy office environment, you have a flexible and tenacious approach and enjoy learning new skills. You will be able to input, extract and analyse data and be able to review processes, introducing new ways of working where needed.
In return we can offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the team
In Norfolk we have provided housing advice for over 25 years, with offices in Norwich and Kings Lynn as well as Court Desks in Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth County Courts. We work within communities to understand and respond to the housing issues they have and work in partnership to deliver our priorities: supporting people with additional needs, combatting discrimination and disrepair in the private rented sector and fair access to and delivery of social housing throughout Norfolk.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to points 1 - 4 in the ‘About you’ section of the job description, of no more than 350 words per point
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses.
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset.
 
CVs without supporting statements will not be considered.
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